AL, 1779 Nov. 10, Passy, France, to Mme. Brillon.

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AL, 1779 Nov. 10, Passy, France, to Mme. Brillon.

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Franklin's account of a childhood experience that taught him restraint and thrift, first recorded in a letter to his friend, Mme. Brillon.

1 item (4 p.) ; 24 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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